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Anatoly Mikhailovich Litvak OBE (Russian: Анатолий Михайлович Литвак; 10 May 1902 – 15 December 1974), better known as Anatole Litvak, was a Ukrainian-born American filmmaker who wrote, directed, and produced films in various countries and languages.
Anatole Litvak was a distinguished film director who worked in Russia, Germany, France and Hollywood. He was nominated for two Oscars and directed classics such as The Snake Pit, Anastasia and The Night of the Generals.
- January 1, 1
- Kiev, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]
- January 1, 1
- Director, Producer, Writer
Apr 15, 2024 · Anatole Litvak, a Russian Jew who began his career at Ufa in Berlin, was one of the German émigrés who settled in France after Hitler came to power. His case is little known, yet it is both singular and emblematic of the career of émigré filmmakers in France.
Anatole Litvak. Director: The Snake Pit. The distinguished film director Anatole Litvak was born in the Ukrainian city of Kiev, the son of Jewish parents. His very first job was as a stage hand. In 1915, he became an actor, performing at a little-known experimental theater in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- May 10, 1902
- December 15, 1974
May 9, 2024 · Anatole Litvak (born May 10, 1902, Kiev, Russian Empire [now in Ukraine]—died December 15, 1974, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was a Ukrainian-born film director who worked in a variety of genres and whose notable credits included film noirs, war documentaries, and crime dramas.
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Feb 20, 2020 · One of the films that packed a serious punch is Anatole Litvak’s The Snake Pit starring cinema legend Olivia de Havilland. Released in 1948 by 20 th Century Fox, The Snake Pit sparked discussions about mental health issues in the U.S. and helped changed how treatment was applied.
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A biographical drama about a mysterious impostor who claims to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia, the sole survivor of Russia's last royal family. Directed by Anatole Litvak, the film stars Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes and Akim Tamiroff.
